People who look after someone in Tameside are invited to learn about their rights, get practical advice and connect with a range local services and organisations.
Carers UK report that every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits.
Drop into Tameside Carers Centre between 10am until 12noon to learn about the support you are entitled as a Carer and talk to:
Epseminars (free legal advice)
Tameside Adult Safeguarding Board
Community Response Service (telecare)
Tameside Welfare Rights (benefits information)
Age UK
Scope (energy advice and winter support)
Groundworks
Alzheimer’s Society
Stroke Association
Anthony Seddon Mental Health Support
Being There (life limiting illness support)
Talking Therapies
Message in a Bottle
Find out more about the support available for people who look after someone in Tameside at www.tameside.gov.uk/carers
Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Ashton-under-Lyne.
